Couch bed



E. F. ZU ELKE Sept. 26, 1933.

COUCH BED Filed Aug. 13, 1932 2 Sheets-SheetI l Jig-gf.

E. F. ZUELKE COUCH BED Sept. 26, 1933.

Filed Aug. 15, 1952 2 Sheets-Sheet `2 Patented Sept. 26, 1933 conci! BEDEdward F. Zuelke, Chicago, lll., assignor to S.

Karpen & Bros., Chi West Virginia` m0, lll., a corporation of"Application August '13, 1932. semina.' 628,136

2Claims.

This invention relates to a couch-bed and more particularly to acouch-bed of the'convertible type.

A primary object of the invention is to provide 5 an improved couch-bedof simplified and sturdy construction which may be folded to afford acouchor davenport of pleasing and comfortable conformation and which maybe readily and with little effort converted into a full size bed. Otherspecific objects and advantages will appear as the n specificationproceeds.

The invention is illustrated, in its preferred embodiment, in thedrawings,.in which- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a couch-bedembodying my invention; Fig. 2, a broken end view; Fig. 3, an end viewin elevation, the-side frame of the couch being removed; Fig. 4anenlarged broken detail viewof means for svpporting usl the Ahinged backin raised position; ig. 5, a transverse sectional view of the couch-b din bedforming position; Fig. 6, a broken detail viewof means forconnecting the inner bed to the main couch frame; Fig. 7, a brokensectional view, the section being taken as indicated at linep'l-of Fig.3; and Fig. 8, an end View in elevation of the couch and inner bedmembers in separated rela. tion.

In the illustration given, A represents the main frame or couch frame;A', the spring cushion or mattress carried thereby; B, the inner bedframe and B', the spring mattress carried thereby when the parts are inbed-forming relation.

l The couch frame A is provided with a front frame member 10 and sidewalls 11. The rear wall of frame A is left open so that the frame mayreceive therethrough the inner bed frame B. Preferably, the end walls 11are provided with stop blocks 12 at a point near their rear edges. Thestop blocks 12 cooperate with means which willV be .hereinafterdescribed for releasably securing the inner frame B to the outer frameor'couch frame A. v

The frameA is shownsupported by legs 13 equipped with rollers 14. Ifdesired, the front side 10 of frame A may be covered on its outer facelwith padded fabric 15 or with .other suitable material.

If desired, the couch frame A may be provided at its ends 11 witharm-rests or sides 16. The sides 16 may-be of any suitable construction.In the illustration given, the sides are formed of a wooden frame 17 towhich isV attached a fabric covering 18. At the lower part of the woodenframe is a base-board 1'7al which may be attached (Cl. 5-117l frame 19which rests upon and is fixedly secured 60 to the three sides of frame-A. It will be noted that with this construction, there is provided atthe rear of frame -A and below the spring struc-,- ture A a longitudinalopening adapted to receive the inner bed frame B.

The spring cushion A may be of any suitable form. In the illustrationgiven, springs 20 are carried by a supporting structure consisting ofburlap 21 or`the like, reinforced by longitudinal straps 22 andtransverse'straps 23. A suitable 7.0 mattress or cushion cover 24 isprovided and between the cover 24 and the spring cover 25 isinterposedstung 2,6 of any suitable material.

The yinner, bed frame B preferably comprises a rectangular box havinglongitudinal sides 26 and 75 ends 27. The box is also provided with abottom 28 which rests upon the legs 29. Hinged to the rear side 26 ofthe box is a lid or top 30. The top 30 is preferably covered with fabricor other suitable material. f

Secured to the 'outer sides of the ends 2'7 are stop slides 32 ,whichare provided with longitudinal slots 33. The pins 34 which are securedto the ends 2'? engage the slots 33 and serve to adjustably attach theslides to the frame B. Each of the slides 32 is provided at its forwardend with a depending projection or lug 35. As shown more clearly inFigs. 6 and 7,- the depending'lug or pin 35 is adapted to engage thestopy block 12 which is secured to the ends 11 of frame ,90 A, thusserving to prevent detachment of frame B from frame A.

The spring mattress Bf may be of any suitable construction. In theillustration given, a series of covered springs 36.are enclosed with` 95in padding 37 which in turn is enclosed within the mattress cover 38. Ifdesired, pillows 39may be employed as illustrated in Fig. l.

In order to hold the back or top 30 in the lo@ vposition illustrated inFigs. 1, 2, 3 and 1i, the sides 16 are provided at their rear withstraps 40 of leather or other suitable material, the straps beinglprovided near their ends with relatively large oblong eyelets 41.Secured to the rear side of the'cover or back 30 is a rotatablethumb-lock 42 having a thin at body adapted to extend 'throughtheopening 41 and to be turned at right angles thereto to form a lockingconnection.

In the operation of the couch-bed, the parts no may be arranged, asshown in Fig. 1, to form a couch or davenport. In this position, thespring mattress or spring cushion B is placed upon the spring structureA'. The cover 30 for the frame B is swung back upon its hinge and theinner frame B is enclosed by frame A. At the same time, the back or top30 is secured in the position illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4 so as to forma back for the cushions 39. The back 30 is releasably held i'n positionby means of the en-v gagement of the straps 40 with the thumb-locks 42.If desired, the cover 30 may be folded inwardly upon the frame B toprovide a backless or studio couch.

Assuming the parts to be as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4, if it isdesired to convert the davenport or couch into a bed, the operation maybe as follows. lI'he straps 40 are released from the cover 30. The frameA is drawn forward carrying with it the spring structures A' and B. Theinner frame B, not being rigidly attached to frame A, will remainstationary as frame A is advanced. When the frame A has advanced farenough to substantially clear the inner frame B, the slides 32 will havereached their outermost position and the pins or lugs 35 will engage thestop blocks 12 (see Fig. 5). The lid or cover 30 may then be dropped toa horizontal position so as to rest upon the rectangular box. The springcushion or mattress B' is then transferred from its position on thespring structure A' to a position upon the cover 30. In this relation,the mattress A and B form a full size bed. I n returning the parts tothe couch or davenport position shown in Figs. 1 to 4, the operation isreversed. 'Ihe cushion B' is placed upon the spring structure A. Thecover 30 is raised to vertical position and the frame A is pushedrearwardly so as to enclose the stationary inner frame B. Finally, thecover or back 30 is releasably locked in position by securing the straps40 to the thumblocks 42.

The apparatus is simple and sturdy in construction, permitting readyassembly for forming a couch or davenport and ready unfolding forforming a full size bed. The frame B, in addition to forming a supportfor the spring cushion B', provides a chest for the storing of blankets,covers, etc. The sliding link mechanism for preventing detachment of theinner and outer frames also affords the additional advantage ofpermitting quick separation of these parts when separation is desired.For example, the forward ends of slides 32 may be raised to permit thepins 35 to clear the blocks 12. When this -is done, the frame A may berolled forward to separate the parts, as illustrated in Fig. 8.

While particular interlocking means have been described for releasablysecuring the back to the ends of the couch, it will be understood thatany suitable means may be employed for this the hinged cover of saidchest being adapted to be raised along one free side of' said couch toprovide a back therefor, and cooperating means on said arm-rests andsaid cover for releasably securing said cover in raised position.

2. A convertible studio-couch, comprising a stationary chest equippedwith a cover hingedly connected to the rear wall of the chest, a couchframe having its sides free but equipped at its ends with arm-rests,said couch having its rear Wall cut away to receive said chest, saidchest cover being adapted to be raised to a position adjacent one freeside of the couch frame to provide a back therefor, and interlockingsupports secured to said cover and said arm-rests to releasably supportsaid cover in back-forming position.

EDWARD F. ZUELKE.

